Sony Confirms Job Losses, Outlines Future

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Sony outlines plans to focus on games, cameras and mobile as 10,000 jobs are axed.

By Alex Simmons

Gaming will be a key focus point for Sony moving forward, the company has stated. Sony CEO Kaz Hirai also added digital imaging and mobile are other key areas that will be strengthened as the electronics giant plans a restructure to pull together its different arms together under the "One Sony" moniker.

It's part of an ongoing plan to turn around Sony's fortunes, with Hirai saying that the PlayStation 3, Vita and PSN will provide the foundation on which it can expand its profits, "by enriching its catalog of downloadable game titles and subscription services available through the PSN platform. He also confirmed Sony will be "expanding the line-up of PlayStation Suite compatible devices and content," hinting that the roll-out of PlayStation software onto mobile and tablet devices will soon ramp up.

Unsurprisingly, there was no mention of future gaming hardware launches.

Additionally, Hirai outlined plans to transform its ailing television business by streamlining its product range and improving the image and audio quality of its hardware line-up. Emerging markets were also targeted as key for expansion, as was moving into new business areas such as medical equipment.

Hirai also confirmed rumours circulating earlier this week that 10,000 jobs would be lost worldwide in FY12 as a result of the restructure.

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